Kings Road East
Dorset, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (34/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (34/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 94% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (34) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £340,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (52) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Prices grew 94% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Kings Road East is located in Dorset, near Swanage. Crime levels are below the local average (66 incidents in 12 months). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Little Garden (cafe, 38m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Lloyds Bank) is 116m away. The median property price is £340,000, with exceptional growth of 94% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 430m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Kings Road East in Dorset on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kings Road East, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (3)
- Townsend Reserve 754m · 9 min walk
- Days Park 1239m · 16 min walk
- Durlston National Nature Reserve 1495m · 19 min walk
schools (4)
- Swanage Primary School 430m · 5 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage 1533m · 19 min walk
- The Swanage School 1805m · 23 min walk
- Swanage St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1805m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Marshall Row — Dorset60
- Burt's Place — Dorset65
- Eldon Terrace — Dorset55
- The Parade — Dorset61
- Iris Gardens — Dorset59
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
Data updated: